2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · YJ54 EPH
2005 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 147,350 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ54 EPH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2024
- 147,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ54 EPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (YJ54 EPH) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YJ54 EPH Mileage History
- 24/09/2022145,083 mi
- 23/09/2023146,208 mi+1,125 mi
- 28/09/2024147,350 mi+1,142 mi
Average of roughly 1,127 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Gearbox Failure (TD6)Serious
The 5-speed GM automatic gearbox is under-specced for the weight of the car and often fails.
- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
The complex air suspension suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, leaking valve blocks, and faulty height sensors. The "SUSPENSION INACTIVE" message commonly appears.
- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
The front differential on pre-2006 models was inadequately designed and prone to premature wear and sudden failure, often at highway speeds.
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